How To Ship Fish Back From Florida

Florida has very strict regulations concerning the shipment of fish via mail. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) prohibits importing, possessing, or selling live freshwater or saltwater fish, including lobsters and turtles. In addition to this law, the U.S.

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The postal Service also prohibits mailing any animal that might injure itself in transit or escape during delivery.

Step 1

Before you ship your fish, it’s important to make sure you’ve done everything possible to ensure your success.

The first step is to check the regulations. Fish cannot be shipped if they’re legal in your area and if they weigh less than 10 pounds (4 kg).

Step 2

Pack the fish in a leak-proof container.

Make sure you include the following markings on your pack:

Perishable
Live Fish
For Aquatic Life Only (not other)
Keep Refrigerated (or something similar)

Step 3

One of the essential steps in shipping fish back from Florida is to ensure you know what to do when you get there.

Go to the USPS website and find a facility near your stay.
Call them, and ask if they can handle live fish. If they have no experience handling live animals, find another one. Even though it may seem like common sense that no one should be bringing dead animals through the mail system.

Step 4

Check the regulations for your destination state. Each state has its rules about how fish can be shipped, so make sure you know what they are before you ship.
Check the regulations for each state you will pass through en route to your destination.
Check airline policies for transporting live animals on flights within or outside of the United States.

Ship fish from Florida

To ship fish from Florida, you will need to do the following:

Obtain a permit. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued permit permits. They can be obtained online or by calling (877) 397-4356.
Pack your fish correctly. Your fish must be packed in a shipping container with plenty of space to move around, with enough oxygen and water to keep them alive during their journey. In addition, you should pack ice packs around the container.